Jim vs Iain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Jim Rank #4,434

Iain Rank #4,295

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Iain more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Iain mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Jim and Iain boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Iain is primarily a boy name.